Missouri defensive end Michael Sam revealed on Sunday that he is gay. But let's keep the subject of Sam on the field and how he might fit - or not - with the Dallas Cowboys.

Sam was one of the most dominant players in college football as a senior with the Tigers. He was voted Southeastern Confernece Defensive Player of the Year after leading the SEC in sacks (11.5) and tackles for loss (19).

At the Senior Bowl a few weeks ago in Mobile, Ala., Sam played at outside linebacker. And he didn't overwhelm anyone with his talent away from the line of scrimmage.

Sam played on the line of scrimmage for Missouri and used his speed to often get to the quarterback. But he's 6-1 1/2 and 260 pounds and wouldn't be considered an ideal fit for the Cowboys at defensive end. He's built more like an outside linebacker, and if the Cowboys go after him in the draft, they'd likely have plans for him at that position rather than defensive end.

The Cowboys do need to generate more pressure on the quarterback and more sacks to make their Tampa 2 4-3 scheme work, so Sam could be an option for Dallas. But he's a better fit at outside linebacker and that could mean he's a better fit elsewhere.